Herbert Vollrath Kohler Jr., an American billionaire businessman, a member of the Kohler family of Wisconsin, and the executive chairman of the Kohler Company, a manufacturing company in Kohler, Wisconsin, best known for its plumbing products has died.
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He was born on February 20, 1939 and died September 3, 2022 at age 83.
Kohler was born to Ruth Miriam DeYoung Kohler (1906–1953) and Herbert Vollrath Kohler Sr. (1891–1968), who ran the Kohler Company from 1937 until his death.
Kohler is related to other former company presidents, including Walter J. Kohler Sr. and Walter J. Kohler Jr.
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What does Kohler family own?
The Kohler company was founded in 1873 by John Michael Kohler to make plows and other farm tools.
The Kohler family owns iconic toilet-and-faucet maker Kohler Company based in Wisconsin.
In addition to bathroom fixtures, the $7 billion (sales) company makes furniture, tiles, engines and generators and owns 2 golf courses in Wisconsin.
Kohler made his mark on golf in Wisconsin, opening famous courses Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits.
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